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Herlold Family History

Herlold Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Herold, Herbold, Herrold, Herod, Harold, Gerold, Harbold, Heinold

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Where is the Herlold family from?

You can see how Herlold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herlold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Herlold family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Herlold's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Herlold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herlold surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Herlold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herlold census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Herlold. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Herlold. For the veterans among your Herlold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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